Long shrugs off Liverpool speculation to focus on Baggies future

It is no
secret that Brendan Rodgers needs to bolster his attacking options, having
failed to replace Andy Carroll when the England international joined West Ham
United on loan in August. Fabio Borini, the former Chelsea youngster, was
signed during the summer, but failed to impress before being forced out with a
foot injury.

This means
Luis Suarez is the only recognised striker in the Anfield ranks, but this
situation isn’t expected to last once the transfer window reopens. One name who
has been linked with the Reds is Republic of Ireland international Long, but
the 25-year-old insists he is focused only on his current club West Bromwich
Albion.

"I'm
just concentrating on my football, I'm enjoying playing up front, I love my
job," said the former Reading hitman, who has scored five goals and
assisted four this term. "It's very enjoyable at the moment and I'll let
the rumours take care of themselves."

A more
likely target for Rodgers is Senegal international Demba Ba. The 27-year-old
already has ten Premier League goals to his name this season, and his contract
at Newcastle United carries a release clause of a reasonable £7.5million.